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Lexington educational institutions

There are 675 schools and educational institutions in the greater Lexington metro area, including the cities of Lexington and Lexington-Fayette. Combined, these Lexington metro educational institutions employ 7,338 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Lexington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
227
 
$65,956,160
Educational service providers
 
159
 
$18,965,996
Parent teacher associations
 
105
 
$794,664
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
101
 
$16,747,764
Fraternities and sororities
 
84
 
$25,524,509
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
77
 
$852,363,346
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
44
 
$90,529,356
Education professional societies
 
25
 
$10,974,929
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
22
 
$20,619
Adult education and ESL centers
 
20
 
$2,620,559
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Job trends for Lexington educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
73
1-10
 
23
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of educational institutions in Lexington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
91
$250k to $1M
 
49
$1M to $5M
 
30
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of educational institutions in Lexington

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1-20 of 675

Asbury Theological Seminary

Asbury Seminary, a community called to prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world through Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit and to the glory of God.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$359.3m
Employees
567
EIN
61-0445823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asbury University

Asbury University fosters a Christ-centered community, equipping students for academic excellence, lifelong learning, and positive leadership to engage culture and serve globally.
Revenue
$61.7m
Assets
$176.6m
Employees
1,193
EIN
61-0458355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midway University

Midway University is an accredited institution of higher education located in Midway, Kentucky, founded in 1847 as the Kentucky female orphan school.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
534
EIN
61-0444708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgetown College

Georgetown College is a Christian-based liberal arts institution located in Georgetown, KY, offering higher learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
Revenue
$91.9m
Assets
$76.5m
Employees
880
EIN
61-0444695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington Public Library

The Lexington Public Library serves a merged city-county jurisdiction of 300,000+ people through a central library, 5 neighborhood branches, an active Outreach department, and rapidly expanding virtual services.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$66.3m
Employees
229
EIN
61-6000352
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington School

Lexington School provides a structured, nurturing environment to instill integrity and a joyful pursuit of learning for 613 enrolled students.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$78.6m
Employees
227
EIN
61-0563291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frontier Nursing University (FNU)

FNU is a private, non-profit, non-residential graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree and/or post-master's certificates.
Revenue
$50.1m
Assets
$137.8m
Employees
290
EIN
61-1124267
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington Christian Academy (LCA)

Lexington Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Lexington, Kentucky, accredited by the AdvancED. The school serves preschool through 12th grade.
Revenue
$19.8m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
392
EIN
61-1161777
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sayre School

Sayre School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school located in Lexington, KY that serves students pre-school through twelfth grade. It currently has approximately 551 enrolled students.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
285
EIN
61-0449657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transylvania University

Transylvania University, founded in 1780, is the nation's sixteenth oldest institution of higher learning and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Revenue
$66.5m
Assets
$252.7m
Employees
857
EIN
61-0444825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation

The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation provides educational support and services for college students. Its programs encompass educational grants and related expenses as well as undergraduate and aaa scholarships.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
2
EIN
52-6036185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian College Association

Association of 35 liberal arts colleges in the Central Appalachian region providing enhanced education, professional development, and shared library resources.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
10
EIN
56-1758784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative

CKEC provides resources for innovative, courageous educational leadership, including special education services and equitable access to diverse educators.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
50
EIN
61-1204854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Employment Solutions

Employment Solutions assists people with barriers to employment to become self-sufficient. Services are available in Lexington, KY through agreements with the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services and the Kentucky Office for Vocational Rehabilitation.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
393
EIN
61-1031382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Association of School Administrators

Kentucky Association of School Administrators educates school administrators by providing training conferences and updates information regarding relevant issues in their profession for its members.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
19
EIN
61-0708798
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Kentucky Pharmacy Education and Research Foundation

Kentucky Pharmacy Foundation provides CE opportunities, networks the profession, and conducts research aimed at advancing pharmacy. It's in Frankfort.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
7
EIN
31-1012133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta

Phi Gamma Delta: Promotes social, intellectual, and moral development of college men with over 134,000 members across the US.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$17.5m
Employees
34
EIN
53-0125862
IRS type
501(c)(7)

Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates

JAG helps at-risk Kentucky students graduate high school and transition successfully into work or education, boasting a 100% graduation rate.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
12
EIN
46-4660829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Foundation

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Foundation funds educational programs, supports workforce readiness, and enhances community engagement through resource development initiatives.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1351918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Kentucky Research Foundation

The University of Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF) is a nonprofit organization that collects revenue from external sources to benefit the University. The UKRF oversees the University's intellectual property and manages contracts and grants.
Revenue
$463.0m
Assets
$234.3m
Employees
0
EIN
61-6033693
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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